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Single-Leg Heel Raise

Single-Leg Heel Raise: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand on one leg, holding onto something for balance if needed. Rise up onto your toes as high as you can, then lower back down with control.

Body region
Ankle and foot
Position
Standing
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Achilles Tendon Repair
  • Ankle Fusion
  • Calf (Gastrocnemius/Soleus) Strain
  • Chronic Ankle Instability
  • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints)
  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
  • Total Ankle Replacement

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